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Live paella catering in Minster, Kent
Paella for every guest: meat, seafood, vegetarian and vegan pans side by side. Live paella catering, cooked fresh in giant pans at your event for events in Minster.
- Naming days and family parties
- Wedding breakfasts and evening food
- Retirement and leaving parties
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Paella catering for your event in Minster
We cook every paella from scratch on the day, beginning with a sofrito of onion, garlic, peppers and tomato, followed by stock, saffron and rice. We cook vegan paella, paella Valenciana and seafood paella, and typical bookings are for company summer parties and festivals, fairs and school events.
In a small place like Minster, events are usually in a garden, a field or a nearby hall. Country lanes and long drives are no problem if we know about them, and a firm spot near where we park makes set-up easier. We plan the timings around your day, so the paella is ready when you want to eat.
Dishes our guests love
Vegetable and vegan paella
Seasonal vegetables on a rich sofrito base make a proper main dish. For vegans, the stock is plant-based.
Black rice
Black rice gets its colour from squid ink, and is generally served with alioli. It’s a striking addition to a seafood menu.
Minster: venues, travel and local tips
Minster is about 4 miles west of St Lawrence, in Kent. Wherever your event is in the CT12 area, we can bring the pans to you. Minster is one of 922 places in Kent we cover. Our nearest city page is Canterbury, about 10 miles away.
For guests coming by train, the nearest station is Minster station, about 0.5 miles south-east. If you are organising a summer fair for a school like Minster Church of England Primary School, a paella stall is a crowd-pleaser. The coast is within about 5 miles of Minster, and seafood paella always feels right near the sea. Sea breezes can be strong, so we plan a sheltered cooking spot.
Anywhere in CT12, we can cook for your guests, from busy streets to quiet lanes. We can cater an event on streets such as Cheney Road, Thorne Road and High Street or the roads around them. We also cook at events in Mount Pleasant (1 mile north-east), Way (1 mile east), Acol (2 miles north), Sevenscore (2 miles east) and Ebbsfleet (2 miles south-east). Larger places within reach include Canterbury (10 miles west), Margate (5 miles north-east), Dover (13 miles south), Ramsgate (4 miles east), Broadstairs (6 miles east) and Whitstable (12 miles west).
Well-known places in the area include RAF Manston History Museum (2.1 miles north-east) and Ramsgate General Hospital (4.4 miles east). The countryside around Minster includes Sandwich and Pegwell Bay.
- Nearby, you will find The Bell Inn (under half a mile south-east)
Planners, venues and businesses
For big numbers, we plan pans and serving points to keep queues short, so guests are fed quickly. Tell us how long you have for food.
Many venues have rules for outside caterers: cooking areas, access times and documents. Send us your venue’s requirements and we’ll follow them.
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Live paella or other catering?
For something a little different, live paella adds colour, smell and theatre to your event in Minster. Comparing caterers? Look at what each quote includes: staff, crockery, bread and salads, travel and VAT. Our quotes spell it all out.
Why choose Love Paella in Minster
- Waiting staff and crockery on request
- Drinks service on request
- Events in Minster and across Kent
- Every diet catered for, pan by pan
See Our pricing And What paella catering costs.
Diets, allergies and planning
A little planning makes sure everyone can eat. Here’s how:
- Ask for labels on each pan
- Pick a mix of paellas to cover every diet
- Confirm allergies by email
- Collect dietary needs with your RSVPs
Any staff you book serve and clear, so you can relax.
Bread, salad and lemon go well alongside and suit guests who are not big rice eaters.
Where we can cook in Minster
Most gardens and venues can host live paella, but a few things matter:
- Space well away from trees, fences and gazebo walls
- Good ventilation: outdoors, or an open-sided cover
- Somewhere close to park and unload
If you’re unsure, send a photo of the space and we’ll say what we think before booking.
Menu ideas
- Paella Valenciana
- Vegan paella
- Black rice (arroz negro)
- Mixed paella
- Chicken & chorizo paella
- Vegetable paella
- Seafood paella
Minster questions
How far is Minster from London?
Roughly 62 miles from the centre of London, and well within our area.
Do you come out to small places like Minster?
No, we cook in small places too. Tell us about lanes, gates and parking.
Is paella enough as a main?
It can be. Paella with bread and salad makes a full main course, and tapas or dessert can be added.
Do you have a kids’ option?
Yes, children are easy to cater for. Let us know numbers and ages, and we’ll plan a pan with them in mind.
Is halal food available?
Yes. Halal paella is cooked with halal chicken and no pork or alcohol, in its own pan.
What is live paella catering?
We set up a cooking area at your venue, cook the paella from scratch in large pans while your guests watch, and serve it straight from the pan.
How long does the paella take?
We arrive well before serving to set up and start the stock. Once the rice goes in, it takes about 20 minutes, and we time it to your schedule.
Is the paella gluten-free?
Yes, on request. Rice is naturally gluten-free, but stock and some ingredients may not be, so we make a separate gluten-free pan.
Occasions we cook for in Minster
It needs no kitchen, so it works in gardens, fields and marquees where other catering struggles.
We are booked for all kinds of occasions in Minster and nearby. Some of the most common are:
- Engagement and anniversary parties
- Staff parties and work lunches
- Birthday celebrations
- Naming days and family parties
Historic houses near Minster include Quex Park (2.4 miles north). Historic venues frequently limit cooking, so ask early if you’re booking one.
What to look for in a quote
- What the price includes, item by item
- What happens if it rains
- What the caterer needs from your venue
- How dietary needs and allergies are handled
Prices and what affects them
The same guest numbers can mean different prices, depending on:
- How long we’re needed on site
- Your choice of paellas
- The number of people
- Plates, cutlery and glassware
Live paella frequently compares well with a sit-down meal, as there’s no kitchen to hire and fewer staff to pay. We’ll send you a quote.
What we need to know
Good planning starts with a few facts. Try to include:
- Anything your venue supplies
- The venue or postcode
- The date and rough timings
- A picture of where we’d cook
Each quote is tailored to your event. Give us your date and numbers, and we will check availability at the same time.
How the day works
From set-up to serving, we look after the food, so you’re free to enjoy your event. If you’ve chosen tapas or canapés, they go out first while the paella cooks. Evenings in Minster stay light until about 9:15pm in June, but by late September sunset is around 7:00pm; once it’s dark, we need light to cook and serve by.
- Start with the date, the place and the numbers.
- We come back with paellas to suit your guests, plus any extras.
- A week or so before, we confirm the plan.
- On the day we cook live, timed around your event.
- Guests are served from the pan, and our area is cleared afterwards.
Getting ready for the day
- Have a gazebo or cover ready if rain is likely
- Make sure we can park close by to unload
- Make sure the spot is clear of anything flammable
How to get a price
To get a price, send us your details through our quote form. Give us the details of your event, and we will put together a menu and price.
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